Open Mic Mondays at the Amphitheatre!

This summer, the Sussex Rotary Amphitheatre is the place to be! Join us on Mondays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at the Sussex Rotary Amphitheatre for Open Mic Nights! Grab the mic or grab a seat. Either way, you’re in for a treat! 

Share your talents or simply come enjoy a showcase of local talent, future headliners and community energy that makes Sussex shine.

Live Lumberjack Demonstration from local lumberjack competitor Anthony McLean!

Demonstrations will include:

• Axe throwing

• Crosscutting

• & more!

Anthony will also be available to answer any questions you may have about Timbersports following the demonstrations!

This is a free event, but donations to the museum are always welcome!

Foam Parties are back at O’Connell Park every Thursday! Bring the kids, meet up with friends, and enjoy foam-filled excitement, laughter, and summer fun. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet, and enjoy a summer tradition that’s always a hit.

This event is weather permitting. If the sun is shining, the party is on!

Join us for a peaceful, outdoor yoga class held on one of our beautiful covered bridges. It’s part of Love Your Covered Bridges Days, a series of local events celebrating the beauty and heritage of these cherished community landmarks.

Led by the Nutrien Civic Centre, this all-levels yoga session is free. Just bring a water bottle and your mat and enjoy a relaxing end to your day.

Open Mic Mondays at the Amphitheatre!

This summer, the Sussex Rotary Amphitheatre is the place to be! Join us on Mondays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at the Sussex Rotary Amphitheatre for Open Mic Nights! Grab the mic or grab a seat. Either way, you’re in for a treat! 

Share your talents or simply come enjoy a showcase of local talent, future headliners and community energy that makes Sussex shine.

The Gate Outdoors Summer Music Series returns Saturday, July 25, and we’re turning up the volume with Vinyl Tap!

Known for their high-energy performances and crowd-pleasing setlists, Vinyl Tap delivers a mix of rock classics spanning generations. From timeless anthems to unforgettable singalongs, they’ll have audiences of all ages on their feet and enjoying every minute.

Pack a lawn chair, invite your friends, and head to Leonard’s Gate for another free night of live music in the heart of downtown Sussex. Craft beer from Sussex Ale Works will be available on site, making it the perfect way to spend a summer evening.

Waterford Equine-Assisted Healing
An afternoon to slow down - a meditative sound bath and space to breathe with the herd.

For one hour, Anne Lebans will guide an outdoor sound bath under open sky. Singing bowls, gentle tones, and space to simply breathe. No walls. No rush. No expectation to do anything at all.

Then we make space for the herd.

Harley, Esmée, Chester, and Ginny will be nearby as you spend unstructured time in the pasture. No activities. No agenda. Just the quiet presence of horses who know how to be exactly where they are.

Get ready, Sussex! Yard sale season is here and you won’t want to miss out! Plan for a day full of deals, hidden gems, and community fun. A town-wide map will be available the day before on July 24 to help guide you to all the sales happening across Sussex!

Foam Parties are back at O’Connell Park every Thursday! Bring the kids, meet up with friends, and enjoy foam-filled excitement, laughter, and summer fun. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet, and enjoy a summer tradition that’s always a hit.

This event is weather permitting. If the sun is shining, the party is on!

Coffee Connections is a monthly drop-in coffee hour hosted by the Sussex & District Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Kings Regional Service Commission. It’s free, open to everyone, and designed for easy conversation and genuine connections.

Stop by anytime between 8:30 and 10:00 am. Typically meet on the fourth Thursday of the month.

There’s no agenda and no formal networking. Just coffee, conversation, and time to connect with local business owners, community partners, and the Chamber team. Whether you’re new to the business community, a long-time business owner, or simply curious about what the Chamber does, Coffee Connections is an easy way to show up, say hello, and start a conversation.

Games will begin at 6 (feel free to drop in up until 8:30pm to join in), our games master will have a selection of games available and will be leading games with a beginner-level focus, inclusive of drop ins if you join throughout the evening (wrapping up between 8:30-9:00 pm)

This event is aimed at queer & trans folks (and our allies) who are 18+ as it is meant to be a social opportunity for adults to meet in a safe space, as well as a fun and interactive (free) activity!

Coffee Connections is a monthly drop-in coffee hour hosted by the Sussex & District Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Kings Regional Service Commission. It’s free, open to everyone, and designed for easy conversation and genuine connections.

Stop by anytime between 8:30 and 10:00 am. Typically meet on the fourth Thursday of the month.

There’s no agenda and no formal networking. Just coffee, conversation, and time to connect with local business owners, community partners, and the Chamber team. Whether you’re new to the business community, a long-time business owner, or simply curious about what the Chamber does, Coffee Connections is an easy way to show up, say hello, and start a conversation.

Games will begin at 6 (feel free to drop in up until 8:30pm to join in), our games master will have a selection of games available and will be leading games with a beginner-level focus, inclusive of drop ins if you join throughout the evening (wrapping up between 8:30-9:00 pm)

This event is aimed at queer & trans folks (and our allies) who are 18+ as it is meant to be a social opportunity for adults to meet in a safe space, as well as a fun and interactive (free) activity!

Ralph, a multi-award-winning plant fibre artist, transforms natural vegetation into stunning, one-of-a-kind vessels. Drawing from his forestry background, he works with textures, shapes, and stories woven straight from nature. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the timeless craft of basket weaving while creating your own unique piece. Bring along any fibres that hold personal meaning to you—they’ll become part of a vessel designed to hold your most precious objects.

DIY Disco is AX’s take on the perfect night out—part craft night, part dance floor, all good vibes. Bring your friends, grab a table, and settle in for an evening of nostalgic making set to high-energy EDM from a live DJ. Whether you’re deep into a project or just here for the glitter and good company, it’s a low-pressure, high-fun way to connect, create, and maybe even hit the dance floor—without sacrificing a reasonable bedtime.

Bring Your Own Craft (BYOC) or pick up one of our pre-packaged nostalgic craft kits—perfect for swapping and collecting at future craft raves. It’s all about making something, sharing ideas, and enjoying the moment.

Tickets are available on a variable donation scale, with all proceeds supporting AX’s mission to provide accessible arts programming across the greater Sussex region and beyond.

In this 3-hour workshop, participants will design and build their own wall-mounted or freestanding 10″ shelf. 

Participants will learn the basics of hand-building with clay using slab construction methods. This workshop will introduce a variety of surface design and carving techniques to create contrasting textures throughout the shelf.

Students are encouraged to create their own shelf profile, as long as the finished design fits within an 8″×10″ space. 

This beginner-friendly workshop combines foundational basics with creative design exploration, allowing each participant to leave with a unique, one-of-a-kind piece for their one-of-a-kind treasures.

All materials provided. Spaces are limited.

Chroma NB is offering a free a training workshop open to anyone who wants to better serve 2SLGBTQIA+ people in their work.

Registration Required

Join us for live music! Musicians TBA.

Horizon Health will be starting an CHNA (Community Health Needs Assessment) in the Kings and Fundy-St. Martins areas. Feedback and participation in this assessment will help make more informed decisions around care for the communities.

Stormy Daniels brings her storytelling & comedy show at The Mule on June 5, 2026.

Whether you know her from television (SNL, VH-1 Surreal Life, Host of OutTV’s “For the Love of DILFS”) or from magazines (Vogue, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone) or from the Peacock Documentary “Stormy” or from movies (that can’t be mentioned here) or from headlines, Stormy Daniels is now taking her talents to the comedy stage. Her performances are getting high praise from both venues and the audiences.

It’s official! KickAX 2026 is taking over Leonard’s Gate on May 30th, bringing an unforgettable night of live music in support of your favourite local arts centre right to the heart of downtown Sussex. Surrounded by the energy of our vibrant downtown core, this open-air celebration promises big sound, great company, and that unmistakable KickAX atmosphere.

The Coldplay Experience is officially headed to the Maritimes, bringing you an immersive, full multimedia journey through the greatest hits of the world’s favorite stadium band.

Whether you’re a fan of the soaring piano melodies of The Scientist or the euphoric pulse of A Sky Full of Stars, this is a complete technicolor experience that brings the magic of a global tour right to your backyard.

This two-part workshop guides participants through the creation of their own distinctive Moon Jar—a traditional ceramic form known for its elegant spherical shape. The series combines foundational handbuilding techniques with surface design methods to produce a unique, large-scale ceramic piece.

Coffee Connections is a monthly drop-in coffee hour hosted by the Sussex & District Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Kings Regional Service Commission. It’s free, open to everyone, and designed for easy conversation and genuine connections.

Stop by anytime between 8:30 and 10:00 am. Typically meet on the fourth Thursday of the month.

There’s no agenda and no formal networking. Just coffee, conversation, and time to connect with local business owners, community partners, and the Chamber team. Whether you’re new to the business community, a long-time business owner, or simply curious about what the Chamber does, Coffee Connections is an easy way to show up, say hello, and start a conversation.

Join us in the AX Workshop Room on May 23rd for not one, but TWO opportunities to handbuild your very own mug with Jen Pilon! With two times to choose from, you can find a time that works best for you, or take advantage of both and make a pair of matching mugs!

Join us in the AX Workshop Room on May 23rd for not one, but TWO opportunities to handbuild your very own mug with Jen Pilon! With two times to choose from, you can find a time that works best for you, or take advantage of both and make a pair of matching mugs!